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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

2.5 star property
Hamilton hotel in Kernighan area

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Exterior
Point of interest
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1276 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, L9C 3B3
  • Mohawk College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • TD Coliseum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • McMaster University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | Bathroom | Towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hamilton

Kernighan stay.Your stay at this Kernighan hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Mohawk College and Chedoke Falls. Cameron Speedway & Amusements and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mohawk College - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • TD Coliseum - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Hamilton Convention Centre - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • McMaster University - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Tim Hortons Field - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton GO Centre - 13 min drive
  • John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Buffet - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Desi Food Cravings - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

Hamilton hotel in Kernighan area
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Hamilton hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG offers 105 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Hamilton
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Hotel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Flamboro Downs (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG to downtown Hamilton?

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG is 3.1 mi away from Hamilton.

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 268 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice new hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Holiday Inn always pull through, it is my preferred place to stay in. This one did not disappoint.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Brand new. Very clean and modern. Staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sherielyn, Innisfil

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and pillows for a good night sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, clean ,excellent breakfast, definitely will use again when in this area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and fresh. Front staff amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new and clean, friendly and accomodating service, a good free breakfast. Just stayed one night for a funeral. Really appreciated the simplicity of the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Nice rooms! Good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff thank you so much for that. The breakfast was awesome. The cleanliness was wow definitely will recommend it and definitely if I ever come to Hamilton. This is my place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Afina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, nice personnel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff , very nice room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic customer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025